The Divine Right of Kings

The Divine Right of Kings is a political and religious doctrine that asserts a monarch's right to rule comes directly from God, not from any earthly authority or the people. According to this belief, a king is seen as God's appointed ruler on Earth, making his authority absolute and his decisions unquestionable. This concept was prevalent in Europe during the Middle Ages and justified the monarch's power and the social hierarchy. It implied that opposing the king was akin to opposing divine will, often leading to conflicts over governance and authority between rulers and their subjects.